Excellent
#887 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Marian A. Peterson Middle
Middle School · Santa Clara Unified · Sunnyvale, CA
A Santa Clara Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1380 Rosalia Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
- Math 56% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marian A. Peterson Middle score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marian A. Peterson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sunnyvale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$200,778
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,222/mo
College educated
76.6%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Sam H. Lawson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Juan Cabrillo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Sunnyvale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,037 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Clara Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #9 of 28
- District spending per student
- $27,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marian A. Peterson Middle is listed in Santa Clara Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marian A. Peterson Middle
Marian A. Peterson Middle is a public middle school in Sunnyvale, CA, part of Santa Clara Unified, serving approximately 741 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marian A. Peterson Middle
What grades does Marian A. Peterson Middle serve?
Marian A. Peterson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marian A. Peterson Middle?
Marian A. Peterson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marian A. Peterson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marian A. Peterson Middle is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marian A. Peterson Middle rank in CA?
Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks #887 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Marian A. Peterson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Marian A. Peterson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marian A. Peterson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marian A. Peterson Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marian A. Peterson Middle a charter school?
No, Marian A. Peterson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marian A. Peterson Middle a Title I school?
No, Marian A. Peterson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marian A. Peterson Middle?
22.5% of students at Marian A. Peterson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (408) 423-2800
- Area population (ZIP 94087)
- 58,126
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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